Over $38 million flows for new and upgraded bridges across Australia

 

Over $38 million will flow under the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) to support 31 projects upgrade and replace damaged or deteriorating bridges.

The latest funding will support projects that improve the ease of access and safety of road networks in regional areas, and enhance the productivity of heavy vehicle operations, such as trucks.

Applications for the BRP funding are accepted all year round from state, territory and local governments to provide flexibility and allow projects to be submitted when they will most benefit the community.

Quotes from Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, and Member for Eden-Monaro, the Hon Kristy McBain MP:

“Bridges are vital infrastructure in so many of our regional communities, and are critical access points that link businesses to markets and locals to family, friends and services.

“That’s why we’re investing up to $85 million per year through the Bridges Renewal Program to upgrade and replace aging infrastructure, ensuring bridges are ready for today’s demands and tomorrow’s growth.

“This will improve the safety of our road networks, better connect communities, and reduce freight costs for businesses by ensuring that bigger and more productive vehicles can safely cross.”

Bridges in the SEATS Region that were supported are listed below

Jurisdiction	Project Name	Project Summary	Australian Government Commitment	Total Project Cost
Victoria, Department of Transport	Strengthening of bridge on Nereena Road, Leongatha	Strengthening of the two-lane bridge over the Tarwin River West Branch, Leongatha to T44 design load. The strengthened structure will have a reinforced concrete composite deck overlay.	$3,232,000	$4,040,000
East Gippsland Shire Council	Replacement of Upper Wingan Road bridge, Genoa	Replacement of the one-lane timber bridge over Scrubby Creek with a new one-lane concrete structure – Upper Wingan Road. The load limit will increase from 15 to 68 tonnes.	$280,800	$351,000
East Gippsland Shire Council	Replacement of Upper Wingan Road bridge, Genoa	Replacement of the one-lane timber bridge over Scrubby Creek with a new one-lane concrete structure – Upper Wingan Road. The load limit will increase from 15 to 68 tonnes.	$280,800	$351,000
East Gippsland Shire Council	Replacement of Little River Road Bridge, Ensay	Replacement of existing one-lane timber bridge over Morass Creek with a one-lane concrete structure. The load limit will increase from 15 to 68 tonnes. The project will include alignment and widening.	$280,800	$351,000
East Gippsland Shire Council	Reedy Creek Road Bridge Replacement, Ensay	Replacement of existing one-lane timber bridge, over Reedy Creek Ensay, with a new, higher concrete one-lane structure.	$372,800	$466,000
East Gippsland Shire Council	Replacement of Glen Arte Road bridge, Cabbage Tree	Replacement of the one-lane timber bridge over Arte River with a new one-lane concrete structure – Glen Arte Road. The load limit will increase from 5 to 68 tonnes.	$280,800	$351,000